Video: 4 Artists paint 1 tree

[goss]

I just came across this 15-minute documentary about 4 Disney background artists' unique approach to painting the same subject matter. I found their process fascinating, and inspiring to watch! :)

Watch on YouTube

Comments

[mific]

Interesting! I guess those were the days when Disney only employed male artists.

[goss]

And only white. :b Typical of the 1950s, I guess?

[mific]

yes, good point!

[amberdreams]

There was Mary Blair though. Don't know if there were other women.

[mific]

Looks like there were, although still a typically 1950s culture in general. https://jimhillmedia.com/the-female-artists-animators-who-changed-disney-studios-boys-will-be-boys-culture/

And this article talks about Floyd Norman, the first Black animator, who mentions other people of colour being employed there. https://www.npr.org/2016/08/26/491370725/at-81-disneys-first-african-american-animator-is-still-in-the-studio

[amberdreams]

Thanks for the links, I shall have a read!